Ultrasound Technologist

Saint Joseph Hospital • Saint Joseph, MO

22d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist provides excellent customer service by performing ultrasound examinations under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis. Join our team and make a difference in patient care through advanced imaging technology!

Requirements

• ARRT Registry or ARDMS Registry.
• The ARDMS must include successful completion of one registry pertinent to the department beyond physics (options include OB, abdominal, neuro, breast, and, vascular)
• Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Must have completed a minimum of two additional years of experience relevant to the department post obtaining Ultrasound Tech I. (Primary Children’s one of the two years must be pediatric experience)
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Registry - Successful completion of one additional registry pertinent to the department beyond Ultrasound Technologist I or (SPI + 2 registries). Options include Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), abdominal, neuro, breast, pediatric, Vascular, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS). (Primary Children’s one of the two registries must be pediatric)
• Health Services\BCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)

Nice To Haves

• Ultrasound experience.
• RVT
• Additional experience
• Additional registries
• Vascular experience
• RVT

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper patient identification, verify orders, and prepare patients for exams.
• Use proper imaging techniques to ensure timely, safe, and high quality diagnostic exams.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform any exam on all ages of patients (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics) using appropriate protocol and following ACR guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency on all clinical equipment within the department.
• Complete and annotate a medically acceptable exam, following ACR guidelines while producing the maximum diagnostic information in a minimal amount of time.
• Follow appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur, for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
• Exhibit good safety practices in body substance protection, cleaning of equipment, using proper sterile techniques, and removing any expired materials.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed